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EFS Group Wealth Management Named Corporate Charitable Champion by Invest in Others

December 12, 2019 | Announcements

EFS Group Wealth Management, Sioux City, Iowa, was one of only 20 financial advisory firms selected for the 2019 Invest in Others Charitable Champions List. The annual program recognizes firms for giving back to their communities by promoting a culture of philanthropy among employees and financial advisors.

EFS Group Wealth Management’s leadership includes CEO Marc Geels, CFP®, BFA; COO Bryon Oines, BFA; and vice president of operations, Dana Baldridge, BFA.

"Leadership plays a critical role in the success of corporate philanthropy programs," said Megan McAuley, executive director and president of Invest in Others Charitable Foundation. "With this year's Charitable Champions List, the tone from the top was key to fostering a culture of philanthropy.”

Goldstein & Associates Joins Securities America and Arbor Point Advisors

December 12, 2019 | Press Releases

Securities America today announced that Goldstein & Associates, an independent wealth management firm based in Wisconsin, has joined its platform through one of Securities America’s corporate RIAs, Arbor Point Advisors.

Led by founder and CEO Jon Goldstein, Goldstein & Associates’ six-advisor team has $565 million in total client assets. Mr. Goldstein heads the firm’s Middleton, Wisconsin headquarters, while its Lake Geneva, Wisconsin office is led by advisor David Sharpe. The firm‘s producing advisors include Goldstein, Sharpe, Adam Peters, Lisa Spadoni, Amanda Gausewitz and Kyle Kerkenbush.

Mr. Goldstein said: “In deciding to affiliate with Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America, it was clear that we share the same core philosophies. The number one reason we made this decision was our commitment to our clients.

Securities America Allies with Veteran Executive David Pintaric to Launch New Super-OSJ

November 26, 2019 | Press Releases

Securities America today announced a strategic alliance with 33-year wealth management industry veteran David Pintaric that will combine Mr. Pintaric’s deep experience and industry background with Securities America’s technology, expertise and resources in a unified effort to launch Mr. Pintaric’s newly formed Super-OSJ, William R. Pintaric & Associates LLC.

Under the new Super-OSJ’s growth strategy, Mr. Pintaric will work with Securities America’s recruiting team and leverage his own extensive industry contacts in hopes of recruiting new advisors to the firm. Securities America will also utilize its considerable experience helping OSJs in their brand-building efforts to assist Mr. Pintaric in developing his new brand and raising his profile on social media platforms.

Securities America Welcomes Revival Wealth

November 25, 2019 | Announcements

Securities America welcomes Revival Wealth, a woman-led advisory practice founded by Monica “Mo” Daniels. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Revival Wealth specializes in serving the needs of active and retired military members.

Daniels holds degrees in nuclear physics, computer engineering, business administration, and finance.

Advisor Group and Ladenburg Thalmann Announce Merger to Create A Wealth Management Industry Leader with Nearly 11,500 Financial Advisors and Over $450 Billion In Client Assets

November 25, 2019 | Press Releases

PHOENIX, Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisor Group, one of the nation's largest networks of independent wealth management firms, and Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (NYSE American: LTS, LTS PrA, LTSL, LTSF, LTSK, LTSH) ("Ladenburg"), a publicly-traded diversified financial services company, today announced that both companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement to join the two companies.

Under the terms of the transaction, Ladenburg has agreed to be acquired by Advisor Group...

Securities America Welcomes Richard Mullaney

November 21, 2019 | Announcements

Securities America welcomes Richard Mullaney of Queenstown, Maryland. Mullaney is joining Securities America Super OSJ, Branch Development Partners, Leesburg, Virginia.

“We’re excited to have Richard as part of our team,” said Registered Principal and Founder of Branch Development Partners Tom Kestler...

Securities America Welcomes Michael “Keith” Napier

November 13, 2019 | Announcements

Securities America welcomes Michael “Keith” Napier of Wichita, Kansas. Keith has been serving clients since 2004 and has joined Securities America through Cordell Wealth Management, which also has offices in Hays and Topeka, Kansas... 

Wall Street Alliance Group on Wealth Management’s 2019 Thrive List of Fastest-Growing Advisors

November 12, 2019 | Announcements

WealthManagement.com has named Wall Street Alliance Group, Manhattan, New York, to its 2019 Thrive List, honoring the nation's fastest-growing advisors. The average revenue growth of Thrive Advisors is three times that of the overall industry.

Led by senior partners Syed Nishat and Aadil Zaman, the management firm serves high net worth clients and is on a mission to empower first-generation immigrants achieve financial well-being. Wall Street Alliance has a team of advisors with expertise in areas such as tax and estate planning, asset protection, portfolio management, 401(k) plans, defined benefit plans, special needs planning, physician financial planning and trust services.

Securities America Welcomes Kelly Hill

October 30, 2019 | Announcements

Securities America welcomes Kelly Hill, Fargo, North Dakota. Kelly represents $47 million in total client assets and is affiliating with Securities America through Branch Development Partners, based in Leesburg, Virginia. We’re excited to help Kelly grow and perfect her business!

Securities America Welcomes Brian Watts

October 29, 2019 | Announcements

Securities America welcomes Brian K. Watts of Kansas City, Missouri. Brian has joined PGN Financial Services, a long-tenured branch with Securities America, also located in Kansas City, Missouri.